Spanish Needles
鬼针草Bidens bipinnata L.
MedicinalHeat-clearingDetoxifyingStasis-dispersing
Family: Asteraceae
Type: Annual herb
Parts Used: Whole plant
Nature & Flavor: Bitter, neutral
Also known as: Appendix Grass
Properties & Functions
Functions: Clears heat, detoxifies, disperses stasis, reduces swelling
Indications:
- Malaria
- Dysentery
- Hepatitis
- Appendicitis
- Bruises
Usage & Prescriptions
Dosage: Decoct 15-30g (fresh 30-60g).
Appendicitis
Fresh Spanish needles 45g, decoct
Quick Reference
- Nature & Flavor
- Bitter, neutral
- Parts Used
- Whole plant
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Standard Dosage
- Decoct 15-30g (fresh 30-60g).
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